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Are You Thirsty?

A colleague sent me today's song: "As the Deer" by Eddie James. I have heard and sung the song many times. Eddie James' rendering of the song is intimately personal, and caused me to research deer and water.

Depending on the weight of the deer (or buck), approximately 2 to 3 quarts of water, per 100 pounds. is needed for survival.  What I found particularly interesting are the sources of water. Of course brooks and streams would be a source, but deer will drink from a small puddle if that is what is available. The interesting sources of water are acorns and cat briar. Cat briar is a vegetation that is similar to lettuce and are about 96% water. Amazingly, acorns are about 70% water. It would never have occurred to me that an acorn would be a source of water. What relevance is this to Believers? How does this connect to today's song? 

We were created with a soul that is often thirsty, and we can attempt to satisfy that soul-thirst through  the pursuit of money, sex, power, etc. The reality is that soul-thirst can only be satisfied by seeking the "water source" that God has provided for us. Deer find water in acorns by God's divine plan. Mankind finds the source of life-giving water in John 3:16. God demonstrated His love for us by sending His Son to take away the desert places in our soul. When Jesus met the woman at the well, she had come for the natural water. After her talk with Jesus, she ran to tell others about the "Living Water" (John 4:5-30, 30-42). 

When we believe in Jesus, and allow Him fully into our lives, we tap into deep soul-washing, soul-refreshing, eternal rivers of life. If you are thirsty, I recommend Jesus.

Blessings and peace!

Reference: 

Waterholes: The Best Way to Attract Deer? by Daniel Schmidt (June 28, 2015) in Deer & Deer Hunting



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